Iran drops official invitations for Khomeini death anniversary

Iran will not issue invitations to state officials or foreign guests for this year’s anniversary ceremony marking the death of the Islamic Republic’s founder Ruhollah Khomeini, the event organizer said on Monday.

The secretary of the central committee organizing the June 4 ceremony said no official invitations had been sent to ministers, lawmakers, heads of institutions or military commanders.

He said the decision was made for several reasons known to the system’s decision-makers.